In the past decade there have been many exciting advances in refractive cataract surgery. With the latest intraocular lens technology and a variety of lens options available, clinicians can customize treatment and maximize outcomes for each and every patient. In this issue of Eye Insights, part one of our two-part series on cataracts, contributors Kanika Agarwal, MD; Kathryn Hatch, MD; and Roberto Pineda, MD, describe what makes an ideal candidate for refractive surgery and what pathologies may increase the risk of complications.
Inside
- Patient assessments for refractive intraocular lenses (IOLs)
- Optimizing the ocular surface
- Managing patient expectations
- Types of new refractive IOLs
- Risk factors and referral guidelines
Editor-in-Chief: Joan W. Miller, MD
Managing Editor: Matthew F. Gardiner, MD
Clinical Advisory Group: Deeba Husain, MD; Alice Lorch, MD, MPH; Ankoor Shah, MD, PhD
Publications Manager: Jessica O’Donnell
Graphic Design: Stone Studio Design
Contributors: Kanika Agarwal, MD; Kathryn Hatch, MD; Roberto Pineda, MD
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Eye Insights 15: Latest Advances in Refractive Cataract Surgery